Duo Rooks is a highly professional live music duo led by seasoned musicians Thom Schotel and Don Rooks. With decades of experience in live entertainment, Duo Rooks delivers custom musical experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Their dynamic performances bring a polished yet personal touch to any occasion.

Whether you’re planning a sophisticated wedding, an intimate cocktail hour, or a lively celebration, this duo knows how to read the room. They create the right mood every time. Their flexible, semi-acoustic setup is ideal for both background music and light dance moments. As a result, they fit perfectly in venues of all sizes.

You may have already seen Duo Rooks on stage. For example, they regularly perform at Holland Casino and have appeared at countless well-known events. Their impressive track record includes afterparties at the Ziggo Dome, VIP lounges at North Sea Jazz Festival, Concert at Sea, Zwarte Cross, and many more.

What makes Duo Rooks stand out is their ability to meet customized musical requests. Every event is different. Therefore, they work closely with clients to ensure the music matches the tone, setting, and energy of the day. From smooth background tunes to feel-good party tracks, they adjust their set to suit the crowd.

If you’re looking for a top-tier live act with charm, flexibility, and true talent, Duo Rooks is the ideal choice. Get in touch and find out how they can elevate your wedding, event, or private gathering with their signature sound.

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Duo Rooks performs well-loved international classics that spark recognition instantly:

• 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover – Paul Simon

• 9 To 5 – Dolly Parton

• A Horse With No Name – America

• Angie – The Rolling Stones

• Africa – Toto

• Hotel California – Eagles

• Layla – Eric Clapton

• Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

• Let It Be – The Beatles

• Purple Rain – Prince

They also cover upbeat and fun pop-rock anthems perfect for dancing and singing along:

• All Star – Smash Mouth

• All the Small Things – Blink-182

• Cheap Thrills – Sia

• Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man

• Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon

• Mr. Brightside – The Killers

• Rolling in the Deep – Adele

• I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor

• Uptown Girl – Billy Joel

• Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! – ABBA

Looking for something more emotional or acoustic? Their ballads and heartfelt tracks hit just right:

• Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley

• Fix You – Coldplay

• Hurt – Johnny Cash

• Wicked Game – Chris Isaak

• Black – Pearl Jam

• The Scientist – Coldplay

• Perfect – Ed Sheeran

• Nothing Else Matters – Metallica

• Gravity – John Mayer

• Creep – Radiohead

Their Dutch repertoire brings energy and local flavor to any crowd:

• Aan De Kust – BLØF

• Brabant – Guus Meeuwis

• Is Dit Alles – Doe Maar

• Banger Hart – Rob de Nijs

• Iedereen Is Van De Wereld – Scene

• Laat Me – Ramses Shaffy

• Niet Of Nooit Geweest – Acda en de Munnik

• Hou Me Vast – Volumia!

• Blauw – BLØF

• Het Regent Zonnestralen – Acda en de Munnik

For retro lovers, Duo Rooks delivers old-school hits that never get old:

• Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry

• Twist and Shout – The Beatles

• Sitting on the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding

• Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash

• Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

• Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash

• Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley

• Suspicious Minds – Elvis Presley

• The Sound of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel

• The Boxer – Simon & Garfunkel

Modern hits are also in the mix, perfect for keeping things current and fresh:

• Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift

• Budapest – George Ezra

• New Shoes – Paolo Nutini

• Pompeii – Bastille

• Radioactive – Imagine Dragons

• Lonely Boy – The Black Keys

• The Cave – Mumford & Sons

• Waiting on the World to Change – John Mayer

• Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

• Yellow – Coldplay